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James Fratzke

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James Fratzke, a Cal State Fullerton graduate, along with his twin brother Ryan (and James' wife Lisa), run Fratzke Media, an Orange County, CA- based digital marketing consultancy. His passion for storytelling comes from years with the Walt Disney Company where his team executed record-breaking media events. He has helped tell the stories of major brands like Dollar Tree, Advance Auto Parts, and Jelly Belly.  Working as the Head of Client Success for Fratzke Media, a family-owned business, James works closely with his clients to ensure they are seeing transformative results in their companies.  To learn more about James, and Fratzke Media, visit https://www.fratzkemedia.com/.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fromthehart/message

<p>James Fratzke, a Cal State Fullerton graduate, along with his twin brother Ryan (and James' wife Lisa), run Fratzke Media, an Orange County, CA- based digital marketing consultancy. His passion for storytelling comes from years with the Walt Disney Company where his team executed record-breaking media events. He has helped tell the stories of major brands like Dollar Tree, Advance Auto Parts, and Jelly Belly.  Working as the Head of Client Success for Fratzke Media, a family-owned business, James works closely with his clients to ensure they are seeing transformative results in their companies.  To learn more about James, and Fratzke Media, visit <a href="https://www.fratzkemedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fratzkemedia.com/</a>.  </p>--- <br><br>Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fromthehart/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fromthehart/message</a>

26: James Fratzke | Teaching People to Fish

About this episode Our guest today is James Fratzke, co-founder of Fratzke Media. Fratzke Media is a digital marketing consultancy based in Southern California.  What piqued my interest in Fratzke Media was that James and his brother are identical twins. That said…it was not long into our conversation that I realized James’s startup story is much deeper than the fact that his co-founder is his twin. What I appreciated most about James’s story was how well he articulated the challenges that come from comparison to those around you. The complexities and benefits of being raised by entrepreneurs, and the importance of looking out for family at all times. I think that last point is a unique byproduct that comes from co-founding with your family. The entrepreneurial journey will sometimes lead us to a place where the only people around us to help are those closest to us…and oftentimes that is our family. In this episode, you will hear what James thinks about seeking validation and affirmation  from those around you and how you respond to their reactions.  You will also learn the importance of staying focused and how it is key for any small business in the first few years of growth.  I hope you find James’s story of value and benefit to you.  And now, here is James Fratzke’s startup story.  In this episode you’ll hear  James’s entrepreneurial origin story, how his mom was a visionary and his dad was a hard worker, watching his parents succeed and fail in their business ventures and when he first had aspirations to become a business owner His time with Disney and Brandify and when he began thinking of what his own venture might be His transition from employee to entrepreneur and then later, co-founding Fratzke Media with his twin brother The difference between agency and consultancy What Fratzke Media does, who they serve, and how they help The importance of staying focused and not letting the outside noise come in Understanding that if any decision you make forces you to go into debt, you should think long and hard about that decision  “I can be a visionary to a fault. I need to be intentional with staying focused.” —James Fratzke, Fratzke Media Resources from this episode Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesfratzke Fratzke Media: https://www.fratzkemedia.com/ Book Recommendation: Daring Greatly: https://amzn.to/2JuXWy5 Share the podcast The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help. First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you! Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don’t underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us. With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you! EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Contact him today at https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstorySpecial Guest: James Fratzke.

<h2>About this episode</h2> <p>Our guest today is James Fratzke, co-founder of Fratzke Media. Fratzke Media is a digital marketing consultancy based in Southern California.  What piqued my interest in Fratzke Media was that James and his brother are identical twins. That said…it was not long into our conversation that I realized James’s startup story is much deeper than the fact that his co-founder is his twin.</p> <p>What I appreciated most about James’s story was how well he articulated the challenges that come from comparison to those around you. The complexities and benefits of being raised by entrepreneurs, and the importance of looking out for family at all times. I think that last point is a unique byproduct that comes from co-founding with your family. The entrepreneurial journey will sometimes lead us to a place where the only people around us to help are those closest to us…and oftentimes that is our family.</p> <p>In this episode, you will hear what James thinks about seeking validation and affirmation  from those around you and how you respond to their reactions.  You will also learn the importance of staying focused and how it is key for any small business in the first few years of growth.  I hope you find James’s story of value and benefit to you.  And now, here is James Fratzke’s startup story. </p> <h2>In this episode you’ll hear</h2> <ul> <li>James’s entrepreneurial origin story, how his mom was a visionary and his dad was a hard worker, watching his parents succeed and fail in their business ventures and when he first had aspirations to become a business owner</li> <li>His time with Disney and Brandify and when he began thinking of what his own venture might be</li> <li>His transition from employee to entrepreneur and then later, co-founding Fratzke Media with his twin brother</li> <li>The difference between agency and consultancy</li> <li>What Fratzke Media does, who they serve, and how they help</li> <li>The importance of staying focused and not letting the outside noise come in</li> <li>Understanding that if any decision you make forces you to go into debt, you should think long and hard about that decision</li> </ul> <p>“I can be a visionary to a fault. I need to be intentional with staying focused.”<br/> —James Fratzke, Fratzke Media</p> <h2>Resources from this episode</h2> <p>Connect with James on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesfratzke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesfratzke</a><br/> Fratzke Media: <a href="https://www.fratzkemedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fratzkemedia.com/</a></p> <p>Book Recommendation:<br/> Daring Greatly: <a href="https://amzn.to/2JuXWy5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2JuXWy5</a></p> <h2>Share the podcast</h2> <p>The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help.</p> <p>First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.</p> <p>Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you!</p> <p>Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don’t underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us.</p> <p>With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you!</p> <h4>EPISODE CREDITS:</h4> <p>If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.</p> <p>He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.</p> <p>Contact him today at <a href="https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory</a></p><p>Special Guest: James Fratzke.</p>

James Fratzke, co-founder of Fratzke Media